Standard/Universal Precautions Flashcard
Rationale
A. Rationale: The most critical part of Standard Precautions is hand hygiene. Using soap and water or an alcohol-based solution to clean both hands in an appropriate manner constitutes hand hygiene.
Question
The most important part of standard precautions is:
a. Hand hygiene
b. Using gloves
c. Wearing a face mask
d. Using safety goggles
Answer
a. Hand hygiene
Rationale
True. Rationale: Always assume that a patient carries pathogens that can cause disease.
Question
The rescuer should assume that all patients have pathogens that can cause disease.
a. True
b. False
Answer
a. True
Rationale
C. Rationale: When treating patients who are bleeding, the first aid responder must use gloves. If gloves are not available, the rescuer can use a plastic bag to cover their hands before touching the patient.
Question
When treating a bleeding trauma patient, what is the most critical protective equipment you should utilize?
a. Protective eyewear
b. Gown
c. Gloves
d. Facemask
Answer
c. Gloves
Rationale
D. Rationale: The use of standard precautions is an approach to infection control. The first aid responder must treat all human blood as though it is infected with bloodborne pathogens such as HIV.
Question
Which of the following is a protocol that first aid responders must follow when caring for patients to protect themselves from exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
a. First aid protocol
b. Self-protection
c. First-order directive
d. Standard precautions
Answer
d. Standard precautions
Rationale
A. Rationale: The open wound from your elbow is a potential entrance for bloodborne pathogens. Therefore, you should protect yourself from exposure by placing a bandage on the wound before helping the patient.
Question
You are part of a rescue team to help a trauma patient involved in a vehicular crash. You have an open wound on your elbow. What can you do, if anything, to protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens while helping the patient?
a. Put a bandage on your wound before helping the patient.
b. Excuse yourself from helping the patient due to the open wound.
c. Save the patient without any necessary intervention for yourself.
d. Wearing surgical gloves is enough to protect yourself.
Answer
a. Put a bandage on your wound before helping the patient.